TARMAC AIR CRAFT TIEDOWN SYSTEM (TACTS)
The Tarmac Air Craft Tiedown System was designed to give the land-based end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing, superior tiedown system for securing aircraft. Existing systems are outdated and lend themselves to numerous and sometimes costly problems such as tripping and particle hazards.
Tripping hazard – 1.25” steel dowel inside an 8.625” diameter x 3.625 depth steel pipe cap. Depending on location, simplified concrete openings equivalent to steel pipe cap requirements are used.
Constant retention of water causes rust and concrete degradation.
Concrete chips from damaged concrete being “chipped” away by the Tie Down Deck Fitting Hooks are common. If large particles or chips are NOT removed prior to aircraft engine operation, this could be extremely dangerous and costly.
Should the Tie Down Dowel need replacing, the entire area around the anchor needs to be cut out, fresh concrete poured, tested, and certified.
NONE of the existing Tarmac tie downs are usable for any grounding requirements.
Thirty (30) TACTS are presently installed at a US DOD certified contract location that repairs and upgrades the Apache, Black Hawk, and Chinook Helicopters for the US Military. This system allows for using the TACTS as both grounding AND tiedown points by using the optional grounding system and has passed all applicable regulatory requirements.
PLATFORM AIR CRAFT TIEDOWN SYSTEM (PACTS)
The Platform Air Craft Tiedown System was designed to give the marine / offshore end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing, superior tiedown system for securing aircrafts. Existing systems lend themselves to numerous and sometimes costly problems such as tripping hazards and corrosion from water retention. Sixteen (16) PACTS are presently installed on four (4) offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
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